Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's lumbar degenerative disc disease with herniated disc, L4-5 and L5-S1, has been evaluated as 10 percent disabling. The VA examiner found no evidence of limitation of motion or other functional loss that would warrant a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination and obtaining missing medical records.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and TDIU was denied. The back disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for headaches is granted, and the cases of lumbosacral sprain, TBI, and PTSD are remanded due to worsening conditions.

The Board denied service connection for low back and neck disabilities, finding that current conditions are not related to military service.,There was no evidence of chronic disability during service or within one year post-service discharge.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy due to insufficient information regarding flare-ups during the October 2015 examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's low back disability and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected chronic low back strain, as previous examinations did not meet the requirements set by the Court in Correia v. McDonald and Sharp v. Shulkin.

The Board has granted the petitions to reopen the claims of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral ankle condition, a bilateral leg condition, and a low back condition. The appeals are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for a left knee condition, a right knee condition, and a degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine. The Veteran's claims were previously remanded by the Board in October 2016.

The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy is granted a rating of 40 percent, but no higher. The lumbar spine disability remains at 20 percent.

The Board granted service connection for psoriasis and denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbar spine myositis. The Veteran's current diagnoses are psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, and chronic strain of the lumbar spine.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and remanded the issues of service connection for a thoracolumbar spine condition, left hand condition, acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, and residuals of cold injury of the right foot.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,Service connection for psychiatric disabilities, digestive disabilities (diarrhea and constipation), groin pain, and erectile dysfunction is also being remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent for the entire appeal period, and a higher rating is denied.,A TDIU is granted based on service-connected disabilities preventing substantially gainful employment.,Compensable ratings are not assigned for chronic post-traumatic headaches, left shoulder disorder, or lumbar strain with radicular pain and minimal scoliosis. These issues are remanded for further examination and opinion.,Service connection for a left shoulder disorder is remanded due to inadequate rationale in the previous VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, sleep apnea, tinea corporis (skin fungus), and an acquired psychiatric disorder.,The Veteran's claim for service connection was not granted for any of the conditions listed.

The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection for a left knee disability and temporary total ratings based on treatment for the Veteran's knees. The issues are inextricably intertwined with other claims.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The decision found no evidence of current disabilities related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities make it difficult for him to perform activities of daily living, requiring the aid and attendance of another person. The Board finds that he is entitled to SMC based on this need.